Congratulations to all of the 2020 Metal of Honor winners! The Metal of Honor award was created to allow metal roofing installers an opportunity to honor those that help them most by providing quality products and excellent service. These companies have been selected by the readers of Metal Roofing Magazine as a top supplier in the industry. You, the readers, nominated who you believe has the top:
• Quality products • Excellent service • Dependable delivery • Competitive prices
Many companies were nominated by our readers and the top percent of vote recipients—28 in total—make up the 16th class of honorees. Congratulations to all of the 2020 winners!
• A.B. Martin Roofing Supply LLC • ABC Supply Co. Inc. • AkzoNobel Coatings
• Berridge Manufacturing • D.I. Roof Seamers • Drexel Metals • Dynamic Fastener
• East Coast Fasteners • EDCO Products Inc. • Englert Inc. • Everlast Metals
• Isaiah Industries • Malco Products • Maze Nails • Metal Plus LLC • MFM Building Products
• MWI Components • New Tech Machinery • PAC-CLAD/Petersen • RapidMaterials
• Roof Hugger • S-5! • Sheffield Metals • Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings
• ST Fastening Systems • Swenson Shear • Triangle Fastener Corporation • Ventco
A selection of winners are profiled here.
A.B. Martin
METAL OF HONOR AWARDS: 6 ■ WEBSITE: www.abmartin.net ■ PHONE: 717.500.2753
We get it. With how busy you are, it’s hard to stay on top of lead times and order deadlines. But that doesn’t change the fact that your customers are counting on you to deliver a quality, finished project on schedule. A.B. Martin is here to help.
A.B. Martin stocks and manufactures over 35,000 building products that are ready for immediate shipment when you need it … YESTERDAY! Most of our sales team are former builders who can guide you through challenging client requests with industry expertise. Build with A.B. Martin and you’ll get the job done.
ABC Supply Co. Inc.
METAL OF HONOR AWARDS: 13 ■ WEBSITE: www.abcsupply.com ■ PHONE: 608.362.7777
Committed to the Professional Contractor
With its durability and increasingly varied styles, it’s no surprise that metal roofing has become a popular option for building and remodeling projects. As the largest wholesale distributor of roofing in the U.S., and one of the nation’s largest distributors of siding, windows, and other select exterior building products, ABC Supply Co. Inc. is a go-to supplier for sheets and panels in all metals and finishes, for roofing projects both large and small.
The company offers a range of roofing materials for low-slope and steep-slope applications, including metal roofing systems from industry-leading manufacturers and an extensive inventory of metal sheet products. ABC Supply’s resources also include an assortment of the tools, accessories, and other products contractors need to tackle their projects.
Since its founding in 1982, ABC Supply has maintained its unwavering focus on a single, simple guiding principle: take care of contractors better than any other distributor, and provide the products, services, and support they need to build their businesses. ABC Supply’s team of over 15,000 associates “makes it easy” for contractors by providing expert service and reliable delivery at more than 790 locations nationwide.
As part of the company’s ongoing commitment to providing world-class customer service, each ABC Supply location has been transformed to include a Solution Center, which offers contractors comprehensive product displays, easy access to product samples, and free customer consultation services.
ABC Supply knows how important on-time delivery is, so it has a customer service delivery system that ensures consistency, efficiency, and accuracy in serving contractors throughout the buying process, from order placement to product delivery at the job site.
ABC Supply launched its ABC Connect program to help make it easier for contractors to run their businesses. This online program gives customers access to ABC Supply’s products and pricing 24/7, empowering them to build estimates and place orders anytime, anywhere.
Additionally, ABC Supply is an “employee-first” company that treats its associates with respect and gives them the tools they need to succeed. It is a 13-time winner of the Gallup Great Workplace Award, which recognizes the best-performing workforces in the world and is one of only three companies in the world to have earned the honor every year since its inception in 2007.
More information is available at www.abcsupply.com. Contractors can also find additional resources to build their business at www.abcsupply.com/blog.
Drexel Metals
METAL OF HONOR AWARDS: 14 ■ WEBSITE: www.drexelmetals.com ■ PHONE: 888.321.9630
Drexel Metals Provides More Than Tools for Growing Customer Base
Regional roll formers and metal roofing installers are good at what they do: manufacturing and installing metal roofing. Drexel Metals has been reaching out to those quality manufacturers and installers to provide assistance with the other details of the business that make a metal roofing roll forming or installing operation successful.
“We call it ‘Mindless Convenience,’” said Brian Partyka, Drexel Metals Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “As an installer of Drexel products, we become your back office, allowing you to do the things that make you and your company more successful. We offer our contractors virtually everything they need, from pre-bid support to job closeouts. Our top-quality materials in the color you need can be delivered on-demand, allowing you to get started on a job as soon as the contract is signed. No more idle crews waiting for panels to arrive. You’ll have greater flexibility and greater control over your business.”
As your “back office,” Drexel Metals has invested in the testing of the systems you install and backs the warranties of the company’s Certified Installers and Authorized Fabricators. That support has helped Drexel Metals win the prestigious Metal of Honor award from the readers of Metal Roofing Magazine for the 14th time. The installers and fabricators that make up the ARM (Association of Regional Manufacturers) of Drexel Metals have taken advantage of local control, more efficiency, freight savings, less scrap, and the ability to provide “metal roofing on-demand.” “These products are 100% Drexel Metals site-certified via our Quality Assurance program and sized to exact dimensions for superior applications,” Partyka said. “As an ARM member, we become your ‘back office’ partner, allowing your team more time in the local market.”
Partyka added that the ARM program provides access to the wide variety of metal roofing products offered by Drexel Metals, approximately a dozen profiles to help contractors satisfy their customers. These tested products come with the Drexel Metals Certified Installer Program. Highlights of the program include:
• Drexel Metals installer who services a local area by manufacturing and/or installing Drexel Metals Metal Roofing branded systems.
• Drexel Metals acts as the installer’s back office support while the contractor focuses on building the local market through Drexel Metals marketing initiatives, code approvals, and full system program.
• Participates in Drexel Metals Weather Tightness Warranties Program.
“Our ARM program takes the production of the metal roof panel from the traditional factory to a local service area or even right to the job site,” Partyka said. “We integrate the entire supply chain from the steel or aluminum mill to the installed roof. We work with owners, architects, designers, and consultants to control every component used from the deck up, to create the complete long-lasting, watertight metal roof system.” Drexel Metals offers its roll formers and installers quality products and support, including:
• Engineered metal roof systems
• Fully tested clips and fasteners
• Complete range of tested systems to complement your offering
• Weather-Tightness Warranty participation and backing
• ES-1 Perimeter Edge Systems
• Full “back office” support, allowing you to focus on growing your business
• Marketing tools and support
• Access to Metal Roofing Alliance membership and leads
• National Account Program participation
• Machine maintenance and QA Program
• Custom fabrication support and supply
• Specification support
• Outstanding customer service … we are customer obsessed!
Drexel Metals Inc. is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, with locations in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Tampa, Port St. Lucie, Denver, and more than 60 ARM of Drexel Metals’ Authorized Fabricators throughout the U.S. Drexel Metals also has sales offices located throughout the country. For more information, call 888.321.9630 or visit www.drexelmetals.com.
Dynamic Fastener
METAL OF HONOR AWARDS: 11 ■ WEBSITE: www.dynamicfastener.com ■ PHONE: 800.821.5448
What is the definition of long life?
The answer would vary greatly depending upon the subject. For instance, the life expectancy of an African elephant on the Serengeti would be substantially different than that of a mosquito on your forearm.
Unfortunately for the metal roofer, the same nebulous and misleading signals are sent when some of Dynamic Fastener’s competitors claim their fasteners have a long life coating. Once again, “long life” is just a relative phrase.
To eliminate unnecessary concerns on behalf of its valued customers, Dynamic Fastener quantifies the meaning of “long life.” Since Dyna-Coat premium coating passes the 1,000-hour salt spray test, the company proudly proclaims “1,000 Hour” right next to the word Dyna-Coat. Rarely, if ever, does Dynamic Fastener see its competitors touting the tests that their screws pass. That is a suspicious omission.
To paraphrase the famous commercial: “What’s on your fastener?” Removing the uncertainty on this very important topic is easy. Specify Dyna-Coat 1,000- hour salt spray premium coating on all screw requirements.
Dyna-Coat is a premium organic polymer coating designed to provide corrosion resistance for metal fasteners. Fasteners coated with Dyna-Coat exhibit excellent resistance to marring, chipping, and abrasion. The color of the coated fastener is metallic silver. Dyna-Coat employs several forms of corrosion resistance, such as replacement, inhibition, envelopment, and electrochemistry. These coated fasteners also have strong resistance against acid and alkaline chemicals.
Service
Dynamic Fastener is proud to have been chosen to receive the 2020 Metal of Honor Award by the readers of Metal Roofing Magazine. That devotion from readers is not an accident.
The company’s success rests on its dedication to service, evident in the following areas:
• Standard orders received by 4 p.m. CST will ship that day more than 99% of the time.
• Dynamic Fastener’s buying power enables it to competitively and successfully sell nationwide. The company has more than 45,000 customers representing all 50 states and 15 foreign countries.
Catalog
Dynamic Fastener’s free 140-page full-color Tool and Fastener Hand Guide covers fastener applications, engineering data, availability of types, size ranges, and fastener materials.
The Hand Guide also features Dynamic Fastener’s flagship products: D•F® screws, Dyna-Guard® snow retention system for metal roofs, Dyna-Clamps® to accommodate many different profiles of standing seam roofs, and 75 million D•F® rivets in stock, of which over 55 million are prepainted and stocked in bags of 250 pieces.
In addition to discussing screws and anchors, the guide provides prices and other information relating to flashings, sealants, insulation tapes, safety equipment, hand tools, power tools, and more.
There are seven Dynamic Fastener locations: Kansas City, Missouri (main office); Chicago, Illinois; Houston, Texas; Las Vegas, Nevada; Memphis, Tennessee; St. Louis, Missouri; and St. Paul, Minnesota.
East Coast Fasteners
METAL OF HONOR AWARDS: 6 ■ WEBSITE: www.plyco.com ■ PHONE: 800.558.5895
This is getting to be a regular occurrence and that’s a good thing. East Coast Fasteners is proud and excited about being recognized by the readers of Metal Roofing Magazine as one of the top suppliers in the industry for a sixth time.
“It’s reassuring to know we’re keeping our customers happy,” said Don Benson, sales and marketing manager at East Coast Fasteners. “We’re committed to providing the highest quality products and service to the commercial construction and post-frame industries with a growing variety of fastener designs to deliver the best product for each specific project.”
In the last year, East Coast Fasteners introduced the Ply-Lo Driller, with a patent-pending design intended to be more forgiving than other fasteners when installing at a slight angle. The Ply-Lo Driller is available in colors to match virtually any panel as a #10 fastener in lengths of 1″, 1½”, 2″, 2½”, and 3″.
“The Driller is getting great reviews from our customers,” Benson said. “Its design minimizes dust and pigtails. The Driller has also been designed to reduce the likelihood of ‘walking,’ thereby reducing the chance of ruining your panel during installation.”
East Coast Fasteners constantly tests and improves its products to ensure they are delivering the best products available in the market. This attention to detail provides the strongest and most effective building components for fastening wood, aluminum, steel, roof deck, and plywood.
The company’s most recent innovation, introduced in 2018, is its 40-year, Ply-Lo fastener: The Ply-Lo EXTREME, a fastener designed for extreme environments. Ply-Lo EXTREME has all the features and benefits of the original Ply-Lo and has a 40-year warranty. Ply-Lo EXTREME is available in #10, #12, and #14 diameters.
East Coast Fasteners has also upgraded the original Ply-Lo fastener…the Ply-Lo EXTENDED is the fastener built for the post-frame industry and now has a 12-year warranty.
To find the best fastener or closure for your project, contact an East Coast/Plyco territory manager.
EDCO Products Inc.
METAL OF HONOR AWARDS: 9 ■ WEBSITE: www.edcoproducts.com ■ PHONE: 800.593.2680
With a relentless dedication to innovation, quality and service, EDCO Products continues to develop and manufacture award-winning metal roofing products that offer timeless style and unmatched quality.
Our latest innovation, Generations Slate, provides the bold decorative finish of natural slate tiles at a fraction of the weight and cost. The high-definition (HD) imaging that generates this distinctive look is only available from EDCO.
With several panel and color options to choose from, EDCO’s roofing collection – which is backed with a lifetime, non-prorated warranty, is sure to provide the look and quality you demand. To learn more about EDCO’s superior exterior building products, call us at 800.593.2680 or visit edcoproducts.com.
Englert Inc.
METAL OF HONOR AWARDS: 14 ■ WEBSITE: www.englertinc.com ■ PHONE: 800.364.5378
Englert was founded in 1966 by Herb Englert when he saw the opportunity to open his own gutter business. He lacked the capital to get started, but a successful investor believed in the business and gave him the money. Englert pioneered the concept of a “total system,” selling not just gutter materials, equipment, and accessories, but also support materials including color cards, literature, and machine maintenance.
Herb’s success enabled him to repay his investor, but he was refused. “Pay it forward,” he was told. “Help others become successful businessmen and we’ll all be better for that.” Herb built his business on the foundation of helping other businesses grow, and Englert continues that tradition today.
Our MetalMan roofing and gutter machines, as well as the technicians and support included with every purchase, are a big part of that. We offer a wide array of gutter machines, seamers, and fixed- and multi-panel roofing machines to meet the needs of every roofer. This year, we introduced the Series 56X gutter system. It’s a large capacity gutter that looks like a 5″ gutter but performs like a 6″. Response from customers has been good and they’re looking forward to purchasing the machine and growing their business.
From the time a new machine is received at our warehouse in New Jersey, our technicians go over every inch of the machine to make sure it’s in perfect condition for our customer. First, the machine is fitted with the dies for the requested profile. Then it’s calibrated, lubricated, and tested before it’s shipped to our customer. We also make sure our customers are properly trained in machine operation, maintenance, and safety so the machine can perform at its best. Our machines are designed for experts, so we offer a total package of support, including a mobile service force, machine training, marketing support, and warranties.
And our techs aren’t just there at the beginning of a machine’s life. We’re there to help our customers service their machines if necessary. Usually customers will bring their machines to us, but our technicians also have the ability to travel to them if necessary. We always stock Englert parts, so if you bought a machine from us, it can be fixed immediately. But as long as you’re a customer, we’ll even fix machines that you didn’t buy from us. It’s all part of our mission to give our customers the tools they need to succeed.
Everlast Metals
METAL OF HONOR AWARDS: 16 ■ WEBSITE: www.everlastmetals.com ■ PHONE: 800.418.5057
Everlast Metals is a leader in high-performing architectural metal roof and wall systems, built on a foundation of uncompromising product quality. By selecting Everlast Metals as your architectural systems provider, you are choosing an organization known for industry-leading structural and performance testing, commitment to continuous improvement, and trendsetting science.
Everlast Metals representatives are available to support their customers in the areas of product consultation, takeoff design, and installation support. The creative options are endless when selecting Everlast Metals as your architectural roofing and wall systems partner.
Slit Coil and Flat Sheet
Everlast carries an inventory of up to 26 colors in 24- and 26-gauge steel, as well as .032 and .040 aluminum, coated with the high-performance Fluropon® 70% PVDF paint system. Up to 18-gauge steel and .063 aluminum are available as a special order. Coil and flat sheet widths up to 48″ are available.
Everlast Metals’ manufacturing capabilities allow customers to slit coil and flat sheet to their specifications.
Metal Building Components
In 2019, Everlast Metals launched a metal wall panel system, the Fidelity Series. This series is a concealed fastener metal wall panel with unique angles and rib patterns that can be combined to create bold styles. The Fidelity Series can be installed in a vertical or horizontal wall application and is also ideal for fascia and equipment screen applications.
Everlast Metals’ panels are available in a wide variety of materials and finishes. Substrates include G-90 Galvanized Steel, Galvalume® steel, and Aluminum. All painted products are Fluropon® coated.
Everlast Metals’ eight profiles of concealed fastener roof panels, as well as their seven custom wall and soffit panels, carry UL and ASTM testing to give architects and building owners confidence when choosing Everlast as their building component partner.
When projects call for technical drawings and weathertightness warranties, Everlast has the knowledge and expertise to take that project from conception to completion.
Service
With coil warehouses strategically located in the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and New England regions, Everlast is uniquely positioned to service their customers using both their own fleet of company trucks, as well as common carrier freight partners. In addition to flexible freight options, Everlast leverages their large inventory of coil and flat sheet, along with their strong supplier relationships, to ensure customers get the products they need as quickly as possible.
Commitment
Everlast is committed to helping customers succeed by maintaining their family-business feel in an increasingly corporate world. They believe in looking at each customer relationship as a partnership and working to find solutions tailor-made to their specific needs. Their pursuit of the highest quality materials and commitment to their customers is unmatched.
If you’re looking for a partner in architectural metal roof and wall systems, or slit coil and flat sheet, look no further than Everlast Metals.
Metal Plus LLC
METAL OF HONOR AWARDS: 8 ■ WEBSITE: www.metalplusllc.com ■ PHONE: 860.379.1327
Metal Plus LLC has introduced a revolutionary new product—the “Universal Safety Anchor” for use on standing seam metal roofs. Dissatisfied with the safety anchors on the market, we created the Universal Safety Anchor (USA) to be user-friendly, simple to operate, and non-damaging to standing seam metal roofs.
The innovative stainless steel hinge system uses no loose bolts (so no more dropped or loose components), and the anchor features custom-machined parts for complete safety and ease of use.
Our Universal Safety Anchor (USA) eliminates common anchor complaints, including: adjusting set screws, replacing parts, dismantling anchor points to move them, damaged/gouged panels, voided panel warranties, and rusted panels when anchors are removed. OSHA and ANSI testing can be found on our website: www.metalplusllc.com.
Metal Plus LLC’s product line of Standing Seam Metal Roofing Brackets continues to be an industry favorite and our New Universal Safety Anchor (USA) has proven to be one, too!
Metal Plus LLC wants to extend a big thank you to all of our loyal customers who have been instrumental to our success!
MFM Building Products
METAL OF HONOR AWARDS: 6 ■ WEBSITE: www.mfmbp.com ■ PHONE: 800.882.7663
High Temperature Underlayment Solutions
MFM offers metal roofing contractors three HIGH TEMPERATURE rated underlayment solutions. These self-adhering and self-sealing underlayments are rated to 250°F (121°C) to withstand the high heat generated by metal roofing systems. Roll sizes are 36″ x 67′ and come with a split release liner.
MFM Wind & Water Seal™
This 40-mil underlayment is composed of a non-slip polymer film engineered for whole roof waterproofing protection. 60-day UV protection.
Ultra HT Wind & Water Seal™
This 45-mil premium underlayment is composed of a cross-laminated polymer film for use under all roofing systems. 90-day UV protection.
Premium HT Tile & Metal™
New as of 2019, this 60-mil underlayment features a high-grade, reinforced polyester fabric surface, fiberglass-reinforced core, and a 3″ selvedge edge. 180-day UV protection.
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MWI Components
METAL OF HONOR AWARDS: 13 ■ WEBSITE: www.mwicomponents.com ■ PHONE: 800.360.6467
MWI Components is thrilled to receive the Metal of Honor award from the readers of Metal Roofing Magazine!
MWI strives to bring products that will please all types of builders, teaming with them as they tackle new projects and structures requiring metal roofing.
Accessories are what MWI specializes in, from Tempshield™ to ventilation to decorative cupolas. Tempshield™ insulation comes standard with a Class 1A fire rating on all styles for insulating. MWI also offers rolls up to 10′ in width, available plain or with tab and tape. This now includes even greater UV protection, setting Tempshield™ apart from all the rest.
Uni-Vent® and Universal Ridge Clips offer the most convenient method for venting standing seam and corrugated roofing panels. With Uni-Vent® there is no need to be profile specific, since the 1″ x 2″ Uni-Vent® is able to conform to any ¾” or ⅝ ” rib panel. By stocking 1″ Universal Ridge Clips, this material also can be used to vent 1″ standing seams.
Cupolas offer the perfect decoration for any metal roofing project. MWI offers 24″, 36″, 48″, and 66″ cupolas in its typical four-sided design and also 48″ or 84″ octagon style. All models are available with or without windows to decorate a commercial, residential, or specialty project.
Supporting the Post Frame Industry for over 30 years now, MWI Components has become a leading manufacturer and supplier of cupolas, Ridg-Vents®, steel and aluminum soffits, trim, horse stalls, Dutch doors, sliding door track, polycarbonate skylight panels, vinyl windows, and foil insulation.
MWI has route trucks in many areas, so customers can conveniently combine products to reduce freight costs, inventory, and challenges.
Once again, MWI offers its sincerest appreciation for awarding them with a 2020 Metal of Honor.
PAC-CLAD | Petersen
METAL OF HONOR AWARDS: 15 ■ WEBSITE: PAC-CLAD.com ■ PHONE: 800.PAC.CLAD
Metal Roof Adds Rural Charm to Affordable Housing Complex in New York
Woodstock, New York, is best known for its history as the site of a small music festival that made some news in 1969. But it’s also a bucolic, upstate New York village that prides itself on its own style of quirky, small-town charm. Like many such communities that are popular with second-home owners, though, its real estate prices have climbed dramatically in recent years. Woodstock Commons, an affordable-rental project, has helped to address this issue. Its 53 units are clustered in buildings designed to fit into the area’s rural character, including metal roof panels from Petersen.
Affordable housing isn’t always an easy sell for local residents and planning boards, and this project was no exception. It was first proposed as an 81-unit development by Rural Ulster Preservation Company (RUPCO), a nonprofit affordable housing developer, but later was downsized.
One of Woodstock Commons’ more unusual features is the creative talents of its residents. RUPCO initially set aside 12 units for artists, because art is a notable part of the town’s community character. However, the actual number of artist tenants grew to at least 20 by the time residents began moving in. A large community building provides both a gathering and gallery space.
The buildings are designed in a contemporary version of the farmhouse vernacular that’s typical in upstate New York, where metal roofs frequently are seen. In this case, designers with the local firm of Ashokan Architecture & Planning opted for 44,200 square feet of Petersen’s PAC-CLAD 24-gauge Snap-Clad steel roof panels in a Zinc finish. Suppliers with Tristate Metals of East Setauket, New York, worked closely with Petersen on detailing for the roofs.
“There were quite a few custom flashings—some of the headwall flashings were intricate, two-part units,” said Ben Mathieu, Tristate’s estimator on the project. “Once we provided the dimensions and pitch from the architectural drawings, everything went pretty smoothly.”
Tristate also worked hand-in-hand with the installing contractors from Affordable Housing Concepts to match their production to the construction plans for the 7-building complex.
“It was phased over a couple months, so it was just a process of working through the schedule with the installers,” added Mathieu, noting the desire to minimize stockpiling of materials at the job site. “Things get lost, things get damaged, so this ensured materials were safe while waiting for the installation phases.”
Petersen, a Carlisle company, manufactures PAC-CLAD architectural metal roofing and cladding products in multiple gauges of steel and aluminum. All are available in Kynar 70% PVDF finish in 45 standard colors that include a 30-year finish warranty. Most colors meet LEED and Energy Star requirements, and are rated by the Cool Roof Rating Council. Custom colors and weathertightness warranties are offered. BIM and CAD documents are available for most products. Founded in 1965, Petersen’s facilities are located in Illinois, Georgia, Texas, Maryland, Arizona, and Minnesota. For information on the complete line of Petersen products, call 800.PAC.CLAD, visit PAC-CLAD.com, or
email info@pac-clad.com.
RapidMaterials
METAL OF HONOR AWARDS: 2 ■ WEBSITE: www.rapidmaterials.com ■ PHONE: 770.405.1060
RapidMaterials is an e-commerce company dedicated to roofers, builders, contractors, and DIY enthusiasts. Their new website launched in January 2020 to deliver a superior online shopping experience, and they celebrated more than 15 years of serving customers in the roofing industry with a second Metal of Honor distinction from Metal Roofing Magazine.
Despite being an online retailer, there’s nothing impersonal about doing business with RapidMaterials. The friendly and knowledgeable operations team has decades of professional field experience behind them to offer expert advice and help customers get the job done right.
The company has expanded over the years and continues to grow year-after-year by offering more products from their manufacturers, including some of the best metal roofing tools and attachments on the market today. These include brands like S-5!, Freund, ESE, RAU, Swenson Shear, Malco, and more.
In addition to tools and attachments, RapidMaterials offers a range of specialized rooftop mounting solutions such as snow retention systems and PV mounting kits, which are growing in popularity in conjunction with the increased adoption of standing seam metal roofs. However, the product offerings do not stop at the roofline. Top-tier gutter systems and components from German, Italian, and U.S. manufacturers, including copper, zinc, and painted finishes, are also available through the website.
Since 2004, RapidMaterials has proudly served metal roofing professionals with fast shipping, unmatched customer service, and no minimums. We invite you to visit www.rapidmaterials.com for more information or call 770.405.1060, M-F, 8am-5pm EST.
Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings
METAL OF HONOR AWARDS: 7 ■ WEBSITE: www.coil.sherwin.com ■ PHONE: 888.306.2645
Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings (formerly Valspar) has been dedicated to bringing customers the latest innovations, the finest quality, and the best customer service in the coatings industry. Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings’ pioneering paints and coatings have enhanced buildings from residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and architectural to iconic buildings and the world’s best-known brands. As one of the largest global coatings manufacturers in the world, Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings provides a wide range of coatings in several industries.
Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings offers a full range of high-performance architectural coatings in PVDF, SMP, and polyester formulas. These superior coatings are available in a full palette of colors and surface textures to meet the most demanding environmental conditions and designs. Fluropon® is their flagship coating, containing 70% PVDF resins and offering premium protection against harmful UV rays, chalk, fade, and chemical degradation. WeatherXL™, the next generation enhanced silicone polyester coating, offers even more advanced protection against weathering to ensure that your design lasts for years to come. Looking for performance you can see and feel? Check out Sherwin-William’s WeatherXL Crinkle Finish coating for a unique textured appearance. These high-quality coatings are extremely durable and have excellent film integrity and adhesion properties.
No matter what building component you need to protect—roofing, wall panels, canopies, or fascia systems—Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings has a coating solution to fit your unique needs. They are here to help you create a lasting impression for you and your customers. Sherwin-Williams offers the color, confidence, and collaboration needed to bring your building project to life.
Sherwin-Williams understands the important role that color plays in building design. They have color experts that are knowledgeable in color trends, color formulation, and color services. Formulating the perfect color demands expertise, laboratory resources, and testing proficiencies found nowhere else in the industry. They offer a full palette of colors to choose from, or allow them to put their advanced color-matching technology to work for you to create your lasting impression.
Sherwin-Williams provides a superior level of customer service to ensure that your project goes as smoothly as possible. From the color-matching process to unmatched delivery speed, Sherwin-Williams doesn’t miss a beat when it comes to completing your project quickly and successfully while ensuring that it is beautiful, long-lasting, and functional. To do this, Sherwin-Williams collaborates with your team to understand your project needs and create custom solutions that are guaranteed to perform.
While creating high-performing coatings that meet your needs is Sherwin-Williams No. 1 priority, they work hard to make sure that their coatings are environmentally friendly. Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings has formed strong relationships with several Green programs such as the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC), LEED, and ENERGY STAR to develop testing methods, set product ratings, and weigh in on critical issues affecting both the environment and the coil and extrusion industry. Regardless of what your highest priority is—eco-friendliness, aesthetics, budget, or performance—every factor should be taken into account when it comes to your project.
The scope of your vision should never be compromised. Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings (formerly Valspar) strives to make your project shine as bright as the day it was imagined.
ST Fastening Systems
METAL OF HONOR AWARDS: 9 ■ WEBSITE: www.stfasteningsystems.com ■ PHONE: 800.352.4864
ST Fastening Systems, now a member of the Hillman Group, is a leading supplier of threaded fasteners to the pre-engineered metal building and post frame building industries. Product is shipped from two convenient service centers in Tyler, Texas, and Cincinnati, Ohio.
The heart of the ST Fastening product line is the MAXX SteelBinder® self-drilling screw. Its drill point design consistently penetrates high tensile steel with no “point walking.” The KWIKSEAL WoodBinder® MB with micro-bit engineering has a unique drill point that replaces the Type 17 sharp point. The micro-bit is more consistent in its drilling. It will drill multiple thicknesses of steel commonly found in metal roof ridge cap applications more consistently than a sharp point. Metal “pigtails” caused by sharp points are eliminated.
Zinc plating and clear chromate is standard on all metal building and post frame building screws. State-of-the-art Powderful® powder coating paint is an environment-friendly process that uses no chemical solvents and provides a tough barrier coat shell. For metal roofs offering a 40-year or longer written warranty, the ZXL SteelBinder® and ZXL WoodBinder® MB micro-bit drill point complete the system. Both have a ZAMAC zinc aluminum alloy molded head. A written warranty is available upon request. Pipe Flashings, solid and vented foam closures and rolls, wafer and pancake screws for standing seam roofs, and other accessories. Rounding out the 2020 ST product line is the new #12 T-17 WoodBinder® and ZXL for OSB applications, and the newly introduced MultiVent20™ ventilation material. Call for more information.
ST Fastening would like to thank the readers of Metal Roofing Magazine for awarding it a Metal of Honor award for 2020.
Triangle Fastener Corp.
METAL OF HONOR AWARDS: 16 ■ WEBSITE: www.trianglefastener.com ■ PHONE: 800.486.1832
Triangle Fastener Corporation has been supplying a full line of fasteners, sealants, tools, and accessories for the commercial construction industry since 1977. From our 23 locations and 7 paint shops, we specialize in high-performance standard and specialty products used in a wide range of roofing applications.
We offer job site and technical support, inventory management, and delivery programs. Select from a wide array of popular commercial-grade products including our high performance TFC SPECIFIC™ brands.
Call us toll-free for more information: 800.486.1832.
Corporate Office:
Triangle Fastener Corporation
1925 Preble Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
Phone: 800.486.1832
Fax: 412.321.7838
Website: www.trianglefastener.com
Ventco
METAL OF HONOR AWARDS: 3 ■ WEBSITE: www.profilevent.com ■ PHONE: 833.300.9515
It’s already shaping up to be a great 2020 for ProfileVent® from Ventco® Inc. “Thanks to the readers of Metal Roofing Magazine for recognizing how hard we all work at keeping our customers happy,” said Marty Rotter, owner of Ventco. “To win a third straight Metal of Honor award means a lot to all of us here at Ventco.”
ProfileVent, available in rolls of 20′, 50′, and 100′, is a single-layer ridge vent designed for metal roofs. It’s a strong, durable modified polyester, non-woven, non-wicking, fiber-based matting, designed specifically for metal roofs. ProfileVent is specifically cut to fit more than 50 metal roofing profiles, more than any other ventilation system manufacturer.
In December 2019, Ventco relaunched its website at www.ProfileVent.com, with a fresh, uncluttered design, improved navigation, and greater accessibility. Visitors to the new site see products better showcased with features and advantages highlighted in new ways. Content is now being freshened regularly to keep browsers updated on the latest happenings at Ventco.
“We recognize our website is the easiest way for people to find us,” Rotter said. “We have invested over $8 million in facilities and equipment at our 118- acre facility,” he added, with more than 70 domestic and international patents and patents pending. “We’re committed to providing ProfileVent and our other products to our loyal customers. Those roofers who haven’t tried ProfileVent should give us a try. We believe they’ll be pleasantly surprised with how well it works and how easy it is to work with.
“All of our highly skilled employees are cross-trained in all production activities. Our employees have from 18 to 35 years of experience working with non-woven products.”
“ProfileVent is simple to install, and saves time and labor,” Rotter said. “It fits under any ridge cap and with any pitch, ranging from 2:12 to 20:12. It won’t crack, dent, or rust during shipping or installation and, best of all, it can be rolled out and installed by one person.”